Sania Mirza's love trail

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Despite being a celebrity in India and a star tennis player, the media rarely got any juicy gossip about Sania Mirza's love life. A traditional girl, Mirza, has rarely given any dope to gossip mills. Though she had declared that her ideal match has to be tall, well over 6 feet in height, good looking and must not have any ego hassles.

As Sania Mirza gets set for match-making in April, controversies have dogged her over the years.... from alleged relationships, rumoured link-ups to ire over public appearances.

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Tennis star Sania Mirza's wedding with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is likely to take place on April 10. Shoaib's family will arrive in Hyderabad for the nikah. The two sporting stars got to know each other through common friends in Dubai after which their families decided to initiate the wedding proceedings. Sources say that the two fell in love some six-and-a-half months ago.

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Shoaib Malik and Sania met last year when Pakistan were playing Australia in Dubai and developed a liking for each other. It has been reported that it was because of her relationship with Shoaib that Sania called off her engagement with Sohrab Mirza (in picture).

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Sania shares a great rapport with Mahesh Bhupathi, her coach and friend, with whom she has been quite close.

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Sania even admitted that she likes Shoaib Akhtar. It was his aggression that bowled her over. But it was just an admiration, which a player has for another competent sportsperson.

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When Sania stepped into international tennis circuit, she had her first crush on Marat Safin, the ace Russian tennis player.

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Shahid Kapur has gone on record and confirmed that he did go on a date with the Indian tennis sensation.

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Sania Mirza was also seen partying with dashing cricketer Yuvraj Singh at the Jack and Jones fashion show held some time back in Mumbai.

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Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shares with media the news of her marriage with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.

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During the press conference, Sania reveals that she knew the former Pakistan cricket captain for five-six years.

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To a question regarding her nationality post-marriage, Sania said she is an Indian and will remain so. "I will continue to have the Indian passport," the tennis player said.

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Unlike her previous engagement (to Sohrab Mirza) after which she had announced to stop playing, Sania said she will continue with her game after marrying Shoaib.

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shares with media the news of her marriage with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.

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<p>Despite being a celebrity in India and a star tennis player, the media rarely got any juicy gossip about Sania Mirza's love life. A traditional girl, Mirza, has rarely given any dope to gossip mills. Though she had declared that her ideal match has to be tall, well over 6 feet in height, good looking and must not have any ego hassles. </p>
<p>As Sania Mirza gets set for match-making in April, controversies have dogged her over the years.... from alleged relationships, rumoured link-ups to ire over public appearances.&nbsp; <br></p>

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Tennis star Sania Mirza's wedding with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is likely to take place on April 10. Shoaib's family will arrive in Hyderabad for the <i>nikah</i>. The two sporting stars got to know each other through common friends in Dubai after which their families decided to initiate the wedding proceedings. Sources say that the two fell in love some six-and-a-half months ago.<br>

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Shoaib Malik and Sania met last year when Pakistan were playing Australia in Dubai and developed a liking for each other. It has been reported that it was because of her relationship with Shoaib that Sania called off her engagement with Sohrab Mirza (in picture).<br>

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Sania even admitted that she likes Shoaib Akhtar. It was his aggression that bowled her over. But it was just an admiration, which a player has for another competent sportsperson.<br>

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